Which inspection category applies when a structure is altered and code compliance must be verified?

Which inspection category applies when a structure is altered and code compliance must be verified?

• A. New Construction
• B. Change in Occupancy
• C. Imminent Hazard
• D. Owner Request

Answer: (A)

New Construction. When a structure is altered and you must verify that the work meets current code requirements, it’s treated as a new construction scenario because the project is being checked against the latest standards, often requiring permits and a full set of inspections to ensure compliance. This differs from a change in occupancy, which focuses on how the space is used rather than the strict adherence of the alteration to current code. Imminent Hazard is for urgent unsafe conditions, and Owner Request is simply a voluntary inspection not tied to enforcing code on a modification.

New Construction. When a structure is altered and you must verify that the work meets current code requirements, it’s treated as a new construction scenario because the project is being checked against the latest standards, often requiring permits and a full set of inspections to ensure compliance. This differs from a change in occupancy, which focuses on how the space is used rather than the strict adherence of the alteration to current code. Imminent Hazard is for urgent unsafe conditions, and Owner Request is simply a voluntary inspection not tied to enforcing code on a modification.